Eckstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German surname Eckstein originated in the region of Hessen, where it is believed to have first emerged. The name is made up of two German words, "Eck," meaning "corner," and "Stein," meaning "stone"; thus, the name literally means "corner-stone." The name was most likely originally borne by someone living near a boundary stone, or, alternatively, to someone working as a stonecutter or mason.

Early Origins of the Eckstein family

The surname Eckstein was first found in Hessen, where Heinrich Eckstein, living in Trechtingshausen in 1235, is the earliest recorded bearer of the name. The young Eckstein family played an important role during the early Middle Ages as the history of Hessen unfolded.

Early History of the Eckstein family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckstein research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1235, 1337, 1350, 1637, 1699, 1769, 1783 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Eckstein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eckstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eckstein, Eckestein, Eckensteiner, von Eckstein, Eckstine and many more.

Early Notables of the Eckstein family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Eckstein were

Hans Niklas Eckstein (1637-1699), a mason, Franz von Eckstein (1769-1834), a well-known Austrian doctor and professor, and Johann Georg Eckstein (b. 1783), an artist

Eckstein Ranking

In the United States, the name Eckstein is the 7,984^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Eckstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eckstein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Eckstein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1771 2
H Eckstein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1794 2

Eckstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Eckstein, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1802 2
Joseph Eckstein, who landed in America in 1844 2
Georg Eckstein, who arrived in Ohio in 1848 2
Isaack Eckstein, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Bernhard Eckstein, who landed in America in 1856 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Eckstein (post 1700) +

Paul Eckstein (1963-2023), American actor and television writer and producer, known for his work on Godfather of Harlem, Narcos, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Nathan Eckstein (1873-1945), German-born American businessman
Yechiel Z. Eckstein (b. 1951), American rabbi and the founder and current president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
George Eckstein (1928-2009), American writer and television producer
Maria Ashley Eckstein (b. 1981), American film and television actress
David Mark Eckstein (b. 1975), former American professional baseball player
Peter Charles Eckstein (b. 1936), American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 18th District, 1974 3
N. D. Eckstein, American politician, Village President of Warren, Michigan, 1947-51 3
Herbert Eckstein, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Sanford, Florida, 2005 3
George B. Eckstein, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924 3
... (Another 15 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html